View of Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, India, framed by a traditional Persian-style archway.

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Barber's Tomb, Humayun's Tomb complex, New Delhi, India. It is believed to be the resting place of a favored barber for the emperor.

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South Gate of Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, India. An elaborate example of Mughal architecture with its signature Persian-inspired charbagh (fourfold) garden layout.

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View from a gateway looking out at the grounds of the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah, Agra, India. Notable for its transition away from red sandstone to white marble in Mughal architecture.

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Back view of Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, India. The prominent pishtaqs (high archways) and a central white marble dome, were later used for other Mughal monuments like the Taj Mahal.

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Bu Halima Gate leading to the garden at Humayun's Tomb complex, New Delhi, India. The UNESCO world heritage site is a stone construct honoring the mysterious woman believed to be the wet nurse of Mughal Emperor Humayun.

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Jama Masjid (1650-1656 CE), Old Delhi, India. A massive mosque constructed from red sandstone & white marble by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

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The #DelhiSultanate and its final ruling house, the #LodiDynasty, met their end on #ThisDayInHistory in 1526 at the #FirstBattleOfPanipat. The victor there, #TurcoMongol warlord #Babur, founded the #MughalEmpire — one of the three great Muslim #GunpowderEmpires — in its place.